Formative Assessment Formative assessments occur earlier in the course and may include only some of the knowledge and skills in the summative assessment. The purpose of formative assessment is to identify strengths and weaknesses in student performance that will be important for performance on the summative assessment. Formative assessment helps us focus instruction to improve the performance of all students.
Formative assessments occur earlier in the course and may include only some of the knowledge and skills in the summative assessment. The purpose of formative assessment is to identify strengths and weaknesses in student performance that will be important for performance on the summative assessment. Formative assessment helps us focus instruction to improve the performance of all students.